Mary F. Sammons Explained

Mary F. Sammons
Birth Date:	12 October 1946
Birth Place:	Portland, Oregon, U.S.
Nationality:	American
Education:	Marylhurst College (BA)
Occupation:	Businesswoman
Children:	1
Parents:	Lee W. Jackson Ann Cherry

Mary F. Sammons (born October 12, 1946^[1]) is an American businesswoman who was the chairperson and CEO of Rite Aid.^[2] She was formerly the president and CEO of Fred Meyer.

Biography

Mary F. Sammons was born in 1946^[3] and hails from Portland, Oregon. She graduated from Marylhurst University (at the time Marylhurst College) and St. Mary's Academy.^[4]

Sammons worked at Fred Meyer Stores for 26 years and held the position of President and CEO until 1999.^[5]

In 1999, Sammons became President/COO of Rite Aid.^[6] In 2003, Sammons became the CEO of Rite Aid. In 2010, she stepped down from her position as CEO and remained Chairman until 2012.^[7]

In 2009, Forbes named her the 21st most powerful woman in the world.^[8]

External links

• Profile of Mary F. Sammons from answers.com

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mary Sammons Biography - children, name, history, school, mother, son, old, born, college, time - Newsmakers Cumulation.
2. Web site: Mary F Sammons. Forbes. 11 March 2013.
3. Web site: Mary Sammons Biography - children, name, history, school, mother, son, old, born, college, time - Newsmakers Cumulation.
4. St. Mary's Academy, Portland, Oregon
5. Web site: Mary F. Sammons: Executive Profile & Biography - Businessweek. www.bloomberg.com. 2016-07-19.
6. Web site: MULADY. KATHY. 2001-10-20. Sammons provides just the right aid. 2020-11-11. seattlepi.com. en-US.
7. Web site: Mary Sammons to step down as Rite Aid CEO, will stay chair - USATODAY.com. usatoday30.usatoday.com. 2016-07-19.
8. Web site: The 100 Most Powerful Women. Forbes.com.